Company Issues Recall for Enoki Mushrooms

New Age International Inc. has announced a recall of all lots of Daily Veggies brand Enoki Mushroom, packaged in 200g containers and imported from Korea. The recall was initiated on March 11, 2025, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen that poses serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms such as fever and gastrointestinal distress, Listeria infections can lead to more severe outcomes like miscarriages in pregnant women.

Details of the Recall

The affected Enoki Mushrooms were distributed to wholesalers across New York, which further distributed them to various other states. Each product is identifiable by its distinctive clear plastic packaging that features yellow and green ink labeling “Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom Product of Korea Net Wt. 200g (7.05oz)” along with the UPC code 8809159458890 found on the back of the package. Importantly, this recall encompasses all lots of this product.

Health Risks Associated with Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in specific high-risk groups such as infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. The symptoms of a Listeria infection can vary, including fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, the consequences of Listeria infections can be severe, resulting in miscarriages or stillbirths.

Consumer Response and Actions

Consumers who have purchased the affected Daily Veggies brand Enoki Mushrooms are urged not to consume the product. Instead, they should either dispose of it immediately or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. As of now, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The contamination was identified after the West Virginia Department of Agriculture performed an analysis on samples collected from a store, revealing Listeria presence in the product on January 14, 2025.

Contact Information for Consumers

Consumers seeking more information or having questions about the recall can contact New Age International Inc. at 718-808-1018 during regular business hours, from 9 AM to 2 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Importance of Food Safety Recalls

Product recalls are a critical component of food safety measures and are vital for protecting public health. The FDA encourages consumers to report any adverse effects related to food products to their MedWatch program, which assists in monitoring food safety and preventing further incidents.

For further information on this recall, please refer to the official FDA announcement [here](https://www.fda.gov).